Final answer:
A 'terem' was a secluded area of a Russian royal palace for female members of the royal family, similar to a harem.
Step-by-step explanation:
The term "terem" refers to b. palace chamber for royal females. In Russian history, the terem was part of the royal palace where the women of the royal family, including the tsar's wife, his daughters, and other female relatives, were secluded. It can be compared to the harem in the Middle Eastern palatial complexes.